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Texas strong: Locals aid flood victims

11 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Editor’s Note: Following the recent tragedy in the Texas Hill Country, the Alpine Avalanche is sharing stories of Brewster County residents, businesses, and organizations offering support. If you or your organization are involved in relief efforts, we’d like to help share that information with our readers. Please email us so we can help spread the word.

Phillip Moellering from the Gage and the Brick Vault is hard at it, working with fellow pitmasters at Blackboard BBQ in Sisterdale to help feed first responders and flood victims. Courtesy photo

County tackles budgets, bugs, beef

11 months ago By Kerry Laird Correspondent

Brewster County Commissioners gathered for their regular meeting on Tuesday, in the commissioners’ courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. All commissioners were present, with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presiding over the session, which included updates on agricultural programming, upcoming special budget meetings, and a new approach to handling the 394th District Court’s budget.

Centennial alumni lead the way

11 months ago By News Staff

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Leading the way to freedom

11 months ago By News Staff

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Big Bend celebrates Independence Day

11 months ago By News Staff

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Above right: Jeff Davis County Judge Curtis Evans, along with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington and his granddaughter Zoe Cannon, sit horseback during Fort Davis’ Independence Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce

Visit Alpine hosts blue ribbon cook-off

11 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Last Friday, we celebrated our Independence Day. A big part of holiday celebrations is always food, and Alpine was no different. Heather Yadon with Visit Alpine accepted entries for the first-ever Blue-Ribbon Cook-Off.

Katy Williams, Cassidy Jacob, and Betsy Zumwalt pose with their ribbons and certificates for their wins in Alpine’s first-ever Blue-Ribbon Cook-Off. Photos by Kara Gerbert

Alpine FFA attends state convention

11 months ago By News Staff

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Eye of a needle

11 months ago By Vicar Philip Frank Redeemer Lutheran Church-alpine

“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:25 ESV) Picture that for a moment: the image of a camel – a very large animal – trying to squeeze through the eye of a needle – a very small space. What is Jesus talking about? Is this not a wildly outlandish image? In fact, is this not … impossible? Because of Jesus’ shocking bluntness, various attempts have been made to soften the message.